Can you donate blood if you take quetiapine (Seroquel)?
In most cases yes. Quetiapine, used at higher doses for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and at low doses for sleep, is not a standard reason for deferral on its own. Your condition and stability matter.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic prescribed at higher doses for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and often at low doses for insomnia.
What the center looks at
- Low dose for sleep: usually evaluated like any regular medication
- Higher dose for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, stable: the stability of your treatment is what counts
- Active episode or new treatment: you may be asked to wait until things settle
- Drowsiness: if you feel very sleepy on the day, say so
Tips
- State why you take it and your dose
- Keep taking it as prescribed
- If you take it at night for sleep, morning drowsiness is rarely an issue
Note
Blood centers follow FDA requirements plus their own policies, so it is worth checking with yours. The screener makes the final decision.
This information is general and does not replace advice from a health professional. Your eligibility is always decided at the donor screening on the day of donation. Rules change, so confirm with the American Red Cross or the blood center where you plan to donate.